31) The fastest-growing age subgroup in the United States today is

A) children under age 2.

B) young adults.

C) people in their 40s.

D) people 85 years of age and older.

32) Which of the following is NOT a physiological change that typically occurs as a person ages?

A) decreased lean body mass

B) decreased bone density

C) decreased fat mass

D) decreased taste and smell acuity

33) Which nutrient deficiency in older adults can lead to a decreased sense of taste and smell?

A) zinc

B) iron

C) vitamin D

D) protein

34) A reduced production of gastric secretions often seen in older adults can result in

A) a reduced absorption of calcium.

B) an increased absorption of vitamin C.

C) a reduced absorption of potassium.

D) a reduced absorption of vitamin B12.

35) Which of the following is NOT a reason that vitamin D and calcium supplements are recommended for elderly individuals?

A) Absorption of calcium is reduced as we age.

B) Older adults frequently use sunscreen, which inhibits the synthesis of vitamin D.

C) Elderly individuals have adequate exposure to sunlight.

D) Less vitamin D is produced in the skin as we age.

36) In older adults, which of the following is a mineral important to a healthy immune system and wound healing?

A) calcium

B) vitamin C

C) vitamin A

D) zinc

37) The RDA for which nutrient decreases with age, for women?

A) calcium

B) vitamin D

C) iron

D) vitamin C

38) Which of the following does NOT contribute to chronic dehydration in elderly individuals?

A) Kidney function decreases with advancing age.

B) The thirst mechanism is impaired in the elderly.

C) Perspiration increases as we age.

D) Older adults may limit fluid intake due to urinary incontinence.

39) Which of the following does the Nutrition Services Incentive Program (former Elderly Nutrition Program) NOT provide?

A) meals designed to provide one-third of the RDA for key nutrients served at senior centers

B) cash and USDA commodity foods to state agencies

C) coupons to use to purchase foods in the grocery store

D) home-delivered meals for qualified elders through the Meals on Wheels program

40) On average, Americans have a life expectancy that extends into the

A) early seventies.

B) late seventies.

C) early eighties.

D) late eighties.